If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
In 2 Chronicles 7:14, the Lord speaks to King Solomon about the future of Israel and how to respond in times of trouble. The verse emphasizes the importance of humility, prayer, seeking God's face, and turning from wicked ways. It calls for believers to humble themselves, pray, seek God's face, and turn from wicked ways. By doing so, they can receive God's mercy, forgiveness, and healing. Collective prayer is crucial in a nation experiencing His redemptive and transformative work.
As believers, we have a responsibility to embody these principles in our lives and intercede on behalf of our communities, nations, and the world. By humbly seeking God's face, praying fervently, and turning away from wickedness, we can lead to the healing and restoration of our land. In Jesus' name, we pray for mercy and grace to flow abundantly, bringing healing and restoration to our lives and the nations around us.
Prayer - Heavenly Father, we come before you with humble hearts, acknowledging our need for your guidance, forgiveness and healing. Help us to be a people who zealously seek your face, who turn away from wickedness, and pray for our world. May your mercy and grace flow in abundance, causing healing and restoration in our lives and those of the nations around us. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.